Military Life during
The Great Terror
(1930-1937)

Soviet Military Life

This section will feature pictures, history, stories, and other facets of Soviet military life during the period between 1930 and 1937.  Currently we have very few things here, but more will be added as time permits.

 

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Soviet Military Statistics

The massive military buildup that occurred in the early 1930's almost doubled the size of the Soviet Army.  It also greatly increased  the number of tanks, trucks, and aircraft in service at the time.

Year

Strength of Armed Forces

1930

Unknown

1934

885,000

1937

Unknown

   

 

Military Life
of 1922-1929

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Military Life
from 1938-1940